It is one of my favorite roses. I love the multi-petaled decorative form, the brilliant colors and the lovely scent.

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Oh, that is lovely, snowheather!

Thanks for posting that picture. Does the plant get tall for you snowbeather? How long have you had it?

I couldn't get it to grow at all here in San Juan Cap. Died the second year for me. Good luck. I think it's one of those roses that used to be sold grafted, but now can only be had on its own roots, and thus has a hard time getting established on its own roots. Take extra good special care of it is all the advice I can offer.

Kathy

I have had it for four years, although these pictures were taken when it was one year old. It is about to bloom now, so I can take a new one soon. It grows at least five to six feet tall, as do all my hybrid teas here in Texas. It is planted in good soil. It is an own root. I do spray fungicides, but I guess you don't have to worry about blackspot there.

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I got a tiny band own root about 6-7yrs ago. I'm wondering if Kathy's right.... maybe it's not so good on its own roots? It's an extremely slow grower. I don't think it's even 2ft tall yet. And only got the first bloom last yr. I'm dying to see if it ever gets like yours Snowheather!!

snowheather, the photos of your 'Halloween' rose are breathtaking! I am glad to hear that it does well for you on its own roots. Judging from my personal garden experience I believe planting roses in really good soil is key to make them thrive, especially the ones that are a little bit more finicky to grow.

Christina

Here is a link that might be useful: Organic Garden Dreams

I put it in really good soil and will now make sure to give it deluxe treatment! I'm only about 14 miles from SJC - so you have me worried! :-)